coy

About 0.78 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Coyaima.
2. adjective Bashful, shy, retiring.
3. adjective Quiet, reserved, modest.
4. adjective Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
5. adjective Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
6. adjective Soft, gentle, hesitating.
7. verb To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
8. verb To calm or soothe.

Similar words

timid demure modest overmodest indefinite bashful shy diffident half-hearted reserved

Often followed by

and mistress about smile with in or was as

Word family

coier coiest coyed coyer coyest coying coyly coyness coynesses coys